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Mid-Week Motivation
Starting Your Day Out Right! Scripture, Short Devotion “Never worship any of the gods worshiped by the people around you. ” Deuteronomy 6:14 (God’s Word) This was a major theme in the Old Testament as God handed down His instructions to the ancient Israelites. You would think it simple to avoid idol worship in that day. …
Falling in love without falling into bed
Several years ago I read a book called The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman that I immediately saw could not only help me in my day to day relationships with my husband, family and friends, but could help me in planning my plots and coming up with characterizations for my stories, especially since I…
Is Print Going to Die?
Several years ago, the National Endowment for the Arts warned America: Reading is at risk. They proclaimed that literary reading is declining rapidly among all groups, especially the very young. Two weeks ago, in one of the breakout sessions at Book Expo America, Jeff Gomez wondered about that study. Is print really going to die?…
I Want Them to Say…
The other night I got to talk extensively with one of my favorite Holy Spirit friends-my sister. Since we both have families to keep up with now, that doesn’t happen as often as it used to, so we really took advantage of this time. Late into the night we talked about what God is doing…
Michelle Sutton’s review of As I Have Loved You by Nikki Arana
Contemporary Struggles……A Single Mom and College-Aged Son. Leigh Scott is a widowed, single mother who wants the best for her son Jeff. She would like him to graduate from college, land a secure job, and start a family. However, Jeff, who was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) at a young age, has a God-given…
Getting into the Writing Groove
As I type this, I’m hoping the ceiling above me doesn’t come crashing down. Boom-da-da-boom! There are two girls in the room above, my daughters, who are dancing a jig. An Irish step dance. It’s highly addictive and they’ve been at it for hours. I think they’ve finally found their groove. Last week they attended…
Mid-Week Motivation
Starting Your Day Out Right! Scripture, Short Devotion “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:5 As I began my day, I thought it would be nice to ponder “truth” for a moment. It’s such a small word with…
Strateegery. Is that a word??
There is an old Saturday Night Live parody of “George Bush” debating “Al Gore” in the 2000 campaign. At the close of the debate, the candidates were each asked to sum up their positions in a single word. Al Gore said, “Lock Box.” Laughter followed. The camera closed in on Mr. Bush. “StraTEEgery!” he exclaimed,…
Mid-Week Motivation
Starting Your Day Out Right! Scripture, Short Devotion “O Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do?” Deut. 3:24 (NAS) Do you want to shout “Halleluiah” after…